Perfidy

I wrote Perfidy in 1985, 17 years old. It describes the pain of betrayal, especially from the one who was loved and trusted. Compare this poem to the defiant tone in Phoenix (1988) – despite betrayal, the soul remains undiminished.

Why are you afraid

Of what I might say?

Are you afraid

That I shall shatter

Your peace

Even as you wrecked

My delicate quiescence

And played havoc

With my susceptibility?

I have no desire

To be a martyr –

But you seem intent

On my crucifixion

On the cross of your

Foolishness

Weakness

And infernal baseness!

You hide your face

In the sea of Mankind

You hide in the deep folds

Of your insecurity –

While I walk through Life

Brazenly

Defying obliteration

And condemnation.

Hide your face

Faithless One

Lest the harsh glare of Truth

Expose your perfidy!

Vanita Shukla Hork, 1985

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